Scotland’s house prices rise 1.8%

Average house prices in Scotland rose by £3,471 over the year to June, taking the average from £191,884 to £195,355.

The figures from DJ Alexander Scotland show that the 1.8% annual increase was higher than in England and Wales, where average prices rose by £2,980, or 1.04%.

Moray recorded the largest cash rise at £15,161, followed by South Ayrshire at £13,754 and East Dunbartonshire at £13,123.

Seven council areas moved the other way, with Aberdeen posting the biggest fall at £11,326.

Scotland prices hold firm

The firm’s chief executive officer, David Alexander, said: “These figures show that despite house prices slowing in the rest of the UK they remain remarkably stable in Scotland.

“Indeed, the highest ever monthly average price occurred in May 2026 when it reached £196,404 with June’s figure of £195,355 the second highest ever.”

He added: “Despite the stubborn level of interest rates, the cost-of-living crisis facing the UK economy at present, and rising levels of unemployment, Scotland’s housing market remains relatively stable.

“Given the recent events these figures cover including the invasion of Iran by President Trump and the continuing impasse over the Strait of Hormuz it is remarkable that the housing market remains so buoyant.”

Edinburgh tops price table

Edinburgh was the most expensive area, the firm says, with an average house price of £303,067, followed by East Renfrewshire at £295,309.

Midlothian recorded an average of £281,662, while East Lothian stood at £280,383 and East Dunbartonshire at £268,922.

At the other end of the table, Inverclyde had the lowest average price at £109,131, with Aberdeen next at £131,855.

Glasgow prices increased by £4,878 over the year, from £188,793 to £193,671.

Aberdeen prices fall

Aberdeen recorded the largest percentage fall highlighted by DJ Alexander, with its average price dropping 7.8% over the period.

Aberdeenshire also saw prices fall, down £5,545 to £197,863, while East Lothian declined by £4,958 to £280,383.

Other falls were recorded in Clackmannanshire, Argyll and Bute, Perth and Kinross and Inverclyde.

Across Scotland, May 2026 produced the highest monthly average price cited by the firm at £196,404, ahead of June’s £195,355.